015 TDT Walk That Walk

Cats: Mysterious. Antisocial. Low-maintenance. Or none of the above? The Dog Trainer shares a few things you might not have known about that "other" animal living in your house. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1wT8neR 

Many people would like their dog to be protective. But is that such a good idea? Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1FpWH82 

What is there besides socialization, housetraining, exercise, good food, and veterinary care? The Dog Trainer has 4 more important ways to look out for your dog’s well-being. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1Aj5bwM 

The thought of raising two puppies together can create a lot of warm, fuzzy, and fun images. They will keep each other company, entertain each other, exercise each other, and create perfect Instagram moments of snuggling together in their bed. We go into it aware that it will tak ... Show More

Your puppy’s schedule will vary depending on many factors. Including age, exercise needs, and your schedule. When I’m asked about what a typical day looks like I know that I’m actually being asked things like: “How many times should I take my puppy out?” “How much exercise should ... Show More

Potty training can be overwhelming. The good news is, one of the first things we can check off the list is getting our puppy to sleep through the night. Potty training overnight is a little different than during the day. Even though they can hold it longer overnight, they still a ... Show More

Why do trainers say “no method works for all dogs” if all dogs are governed (like all other organisms) by the laws of learning? Is positive reinforcement a method, or a principle? What about punishment? Is there a “method” that always works? Sign up for courses and join the membe ... Show More

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about your recall command; most commonly known as “come”. I’m not going to be talk about teaching your dog the actual command. What I am going to talk about is building a few everyday habits so when it comes time to teach your dog the comma ... Show More

Snoop and Sniffy are shocked to discover that Sniffy’s leash is missing. Without his leash, how can he go on any walks?! They must find the leash before walk-time comes. 

Sarah often recommends never allowing dogs to chase wildlife so that they don’t build a reinforcement history for this behavior pattern, but what about the dogs that are hardwired to chase? Do the same principles apply? Alisa Healy is the owner and trainer at Dog Forward Training ... Show More

If you have ever struggled to teach your dogs to walk nicely on leash, or you teach others to do this, this podcast is for you! Register for I-Don’t-A-Rod here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/offers/DSu7vywN/checkout Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ ... Show More

Approximately 23 million families in the US got a pet during the pandemic, many of them puppies. At their best, dogs truly are "man's best friend," providing real comfort and companionship. But it can be tough when your new dog isn't adapting as well as you'd hoped. Whether it's ... Show More

Teaching your dog “Stay” is one of the easier cues to teach your dog…if we do it right. And of course most of us are doing it wrong. Stay can be a useful command (“Stay” so I can take your picture). It can be used for safety (“Stay” while I clean up this glass that just broke). I ... Show More